
Franklin County Jail, OH Prison Inmates
- State
- Ohio
- City
- Columbus
- Postal Code
- 43215
- County
- Franklin County
- Phone Number
- 614-462-3368
- Type
- County Jail
- Location
- 370 South Front Street, Columbus, OH, 43215
- Official Website
- https://sheriff.franklincountyohio.gov/About/Divisons/Corrections
About Franklin County Jail
Franklin County Jail offender lookup: DOB, Booking #, Bookings, Charges, Booking Date, Mugshots, Document Type, Age, Inmate Roster, Address, Arrests, Release Date, Bond, Who's in jail.
When a person is arrested, they are initially transferred to the Central Jail, which is located at the Franklin County Jail at 370 South Front Street, Columbus, OH, 43215. Any inmate that does not leave on bond, will meet before a judge within 24 hours after arrest. It is possible for a misdemeanor, that an arrestee might be released without spending time in jail. If it is a felony, the judge will set bail.
Franklin County Sheriffs Office - Patrol Station
- Address
- 1945 Frebis Avenue, Columbus, Ohio, 43207
- Phone
- 614-462-3333
- Website
- website
Nationwide Inmate Records Online Check
Jail records, court & arrest records, mugshots and even judicial reports
Sending a Mail/Care Package
You can send mail to an inmate at this address:
(Inmate’s Full Name)/Booking Number
Franklin County Jail
370 South Front Street, Columbus, OH, 43215
Keep in mind that inmates are only allowed to receive postcards. Do not send letters or anything besides a postcard.
Postcards must be at least 3.5 inches by 4.25 inches, but not any bigger than 4.25 inches by 6 inches.
Sending Money
The best way to send money to an inmate is by money order through the mail.
Make the envelope out to:
Franklin County Jail
370 South Front Street, Columbus, OH, 43215
"FOR DEPOSIT ONLY"
Inmates Name/Booking Number
Money Orders should be filled out to "Franklin County Jail Inmate Account" on the "Pay To" line. If not, it will be returned to sender. Do not include any personal notes or letters addressed to inmates with a money order. Notes and letters will not be delivered to the inmate.
Phone calls
Inmates at the Franklin County Jail cannot receive phone calls. Once they are booked and arranged in their housing, they will be able to make outgoing calls collect, as long as the receiver of the phone call accepts the phone charges.
Visitation
The easiest way to visit is via a non-contact video visitation. These visits occur at the Franklin County Jail Visitation Center located at 370 South Front Street, Columbus, OH, 43215. You can visit daily between 7:45a.m. to 7:30 p.m, but only if you have an appointment.
Before you visit, you need to call 614-462-3368 between 8am-7pm to schedule a visit. Call one day before you are planning on visiting an inmate. If you have already visited, you can schedule your next visit online by clicking here. Schedule a visit up to 7 days in advance. You can schedule a visit at a computer in the lobby, if you do not have access at home to a computer.
Remember to dress conservatively when you visit.
Visiting Hours
Monday — 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm, 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Tuesday — 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm, 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Wednesday — 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm, 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Thursday — 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm, 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Friday — 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm, 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Saturday — 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm, 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Sunday — 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm, 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Directions
Refer the map below to find the driving directions.